真珠Care Guide Dos・Don'ts
真珠 are organic gemstones — softer than diamonds (Mohs 2.5-4.5 vs diamond 10) and sensitive to chemicals. With proper care, それら last generations. With careless wear, それら dull and can crack within 年.
The fundamentals
- Last on, 初回 off — 適用 perfume, lotions, and makeup before putting on 真珠; 除去 真珠 before showering, swimming, or any chemical exposure.
- 拭く 後に 各 wear — use a soft cloth slightly dampened with water. Never use harsh cleaners or alcohol-based wipes.
- 店舗 flat — never hang 真珠ネックレスs long-term; gravity stretches the シルク thread.
- Restring 全ての 2-3 年 — for daily-wear 真珠ネックレスs; 全ての 5-7 年 for occasional wear.
何 damages 真珠
| 避ける | Why |
|---|---|
| Perfume, hair spray | Alcohol dissolves 真珠層 over time, dulling 光沢 permanently |
| Lotions, sunscreen | Oils and chemicals coat 真珠層, reducing reflection |
| Chlorine, salt water | Strips 真珠層 layers progressively; pool water is especially harmful |
| Ultrasonic cleaners | Vibration cracks 真珠層 layers |
| Steam cleaners | Heat and moisture damage 真珠層 and シルク thread |
| Makeup, hair products | Chemical residue dulls 光沢 over time |
| Plastic bags | Trap moisture, can react with 真珠層 |
| Long-term hanging | Stretches シルク thread, weakening ネックレス 組織 |
How to クリーンな 真珠
- 拭く gently with a soft cloth slightly dampened with water (no soap)
- For deeper cleaning, use a cloth dampened with mild dish soap solution, then 拭く with クリーンな water
- Never submerge 真珠 or use ultrasonic cleaners
- Lay flat to dry, never hang wet
How to 店舗 真珠
- Soft pouch or fabric-lined ボックス, separated from harder jewelry that could scratch
- 避ける plastic bags (trap moisture, react with 真珠層)
- Lay flat for ネックレス (no hanging)
- Keep at room temperature; 避ける drastic temperature changes
Restringing
For daily-wear ネックレス: 全ての 2-3 年. For occasional wear: 全ての 5-7 年. Signs that restringing is needed: シルク thread visibly soiled, 真珠 rolling or clicking, knots loosening. Always have professional restringing done — knot 間 全ての 真珠 with 品質 シルク.
閲覧 真珠-friendly accessories
- Loose タヒチ真珠 for restringing カスタム ネックレス
- Detailed 真珠 cleaning guide
- 真珠 storage guide
よくあるご質問
Can I shower with 真珠 jewelry?
いいえ。 Hot water, soap, shampoo, and conditioner all damage 真珠層 over time. 除去 all 真珠 jewelry before showering.
How often 推奨 I クリーンな my 真珠?
拭く with a soft cloth 後に 各 wearing (30 seconds). Deep クリーンな with mild soap and water 全ての 6-12 ヶ月 for daily-wear ピース.
予定 my 真珠 turn yellow over time?
High-品質 真珠 with thick 真珠層 (南洋, タヒチ AAA) retain 色 for decades. より低い-グレード or thin-真珠層 真珠 can yellow if exposed to chemicals or improperly stored.
Can 真珠 be repaired if cracked?
Generally no. A cracked 真珠 is structurally compromised. Some 表面 scratches can be 研磨済み by specialists, but deep cracks require 真珠 replacement.
Is it 安全 to swim with 真珠?
いいえ。 Pool chlorine, salt water, and even fresh water with chlorine residue all damage 真珠層. Always 除去 真珠 before any water activity.